CHRISTOPHER M. LACKERT
1829 Summit Place, N.W., Apt. 101
Washington, D.C. 20009
(631) 804-6953
www.clackert.com
EDUCATION:
Creighton University School of Law; Omaha, Nebraska
J.D. 2008; Concentration in Litigation
Cornell University, Cornell Institute for Public Affairs; Ithaca, New York
M.P.A. 2005; Concentrations in International Development Studies and Law
Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations; Ithaca, New York
B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations 2004; Concentrations in International Relations and Economics
EXPERIENCE:
Drinker Biddle & Reath Washington, DC
Contract Legal Clerk 12/10-1/11
· Conducted electronic document review using Kroll Ontrack Inview regarding a patent infringement dispute.
Global Lawyer, LLC Bethesda, Maryland
Law Clerk 5/10-11/10
· Conducted work for clients in the U.S., Nigeria, and Ghana in corporate and commercial law.
· Prepared and filed contractual agreements including independent contractor agreements, employment contracts, operating agreements, teaming agreements, corporate bylaws, and the incorporation of different business structures and non-profits.
· Wrote bids in response to Requests for Proposals from the District of Columbia Housing Authority.
International Intellectual Property Institute Washington, DC
Research Fellow 1/10-3/10
· Assisted with a project to update copyright protection and enforcement in Cambodia in conjunction with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
· Reviewed Intellectual Property Reports on Asian countries’ copyright laws to determine best practices on piracy.
U.S. Department of Justice Washington, DC
Contract Legal Clerk 9/09-12/09
· Conducted electronic document review using Concordance regarding a contractual dispute.
Eric M. Pelton & Associates Falls Church, Virginia
Law Clerk 9/09-10/09
· Wrote memos/letters and conducted research on U.S. trademark law issues for clients.
· Prepared and filed trademark applications and responses to office actions for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
American Antitrust Institute Washington, DC Research Fellow 8/09-11/09
· Wrote a report on the intersection of antitrust and intellectual property law in the transgenic seed industry.
· Researched/wrote on U.S. and international antitrust, competition, intellectual property, and corporate law issues.
Winston & Strawn Washington, DC
Contract Legal Clerk 4/09-7/09
· Conducted electronic document review using Concordance regarding an international trade dispute.
Bird & Bird London, United Kingdom/Milan, Italy
Associate 9/08-11/08
· Attended UK intellectual property trials in the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
· Prepared summaries of recent Office of Harmonization for the Internal Market (OHIM) trademark case decisions in the EU.
· Prepared software licensing contracts and technology transfer agreements for Italian clients.
U.S. Magistrate’s Office for the Federal District of Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Externship 1/08-4/08
· Wrote judicial orders for U.S. Magistrate Judge Thalken before issuance to the disputing parties.
· Prepared official reports and recommendations for U.S. District Court Judges from Judge Thalken’s chambers.
· Produced pre-trial memos for Judge Thalken for arraignments and preliminary hearings in criminal cases.
U.S. Attorney Office for the Federal District of Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska
Externship 9/07-12/07
· Prepared motions and case filings to the U.S. District Court from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
· Attended cases/pre and post trial hearings before U.S. District Court and U.S. Magistrate Judges.
Lott & Friedland Coral Gables, Florida Summer Associate 5/07-8/07
· Prepared motions, briefs, and evidentiary exhibits for trademark cases for U.S District Court.
· Assisted my supervisor in the editing process of a published article titled “Update on Trademark Law”.
· Helped prepare Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) briefs for trademark application appeals.
· Assisted clients with internet domain name disputes and domain name registrations with ICANN.
· Prepared trademark assignment and licensing contracts.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Alexandria, Virginia Internship 6/06-8/06
· Engaged in evidentiary research and helped trademark examining attorneys prepare office actions for U.S. Trademark/Design Patent applications.
· Attended TTAB hearings and helped write trademark examiner briefs to the TTAB for specific trademark appeals.
· Helped prepare office actions for trademark examining attorneys before issuance to trademark applicants.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Düsseldorf, Germany
Internship 6/05-7/05
· Reviewed new German legislation on workplace discrimination.
· Helped file trademark applications to OHIM for European Union registration.
· Attended training courses for new associates conducted in the German language.
International Labor Organization (ILO), SafeWork, SOLVE Program Geneva, Switzerland Internship 9/03-12/03
· Conducted and published health research on the SOLVE factors which include stress, drugs, alcohol, violence, HIV/AIDS, tobacco, and sleep deprivation for the SOLVE Policy Manual.
· Successfully completed a course in Brussels, Belgium to become a SOLVE Course Director.
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration (ESA) Washington, DC Internship 6/03-7/03
· Carried out economic analysis regarding proposed new regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
· Analyzed and summarized public comments submitted to ESA during the proposed rulemaking process for ESA to consider further before final rule issuance.
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Washington, DC Internship 6/02-7/02
· Conducted Federal OSHA Program Evaluation and Analysis of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the U.S. workforce.
· Prepared the first mid-year OSHA Program Evaluation of the agency.
PUBLICATIONS:
United States v. Leeson: The U.S. Court of Appeals Properly Sentences a Criminal Defendant under the Armed Criminal Career Act Leaving Remaining Sentencing Issues, 2008.
Victor’s Other Little Secret and the New Trademark Dilution Law, 2008.
M.P.A. Master Thesis: “The Path Towards Democratization in Mexico: Recent Developments”, 2005.
“The International Labor Organization- Short History, Current Trends, and Possible Economic Impact”, Spring 2004.
ILO Published Author, “Sleep Deprivation and Psychosocial Issues at Work”, 2003.
Cornell Pre-Law Journal- OSHA’s Effectiveness in Reducing Workplace Illnesses”, 2002.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
International Trademark Association (INTA) - Member, Famous & Well-Known Marks Committee, North America Subcommittee; International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI).
VOLUNTEER WORK:
· Assisted America Responds with Love with recruitment of pro bono resident agent attorneys in various U.S. states.
LANGUAGES:
French (proficient), German (basic), Italian (basic).
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